Fill it Forward

2025 Impact Report

See how 2025 came alive with action, community, and impact for people and the planet in our latest report.

Every refill tells a story. Every scan sparks change. Every reuse gives back.

This year, we reached major milestones in 2025: over 9 million reuses, more than $2 million unlocked in donations, and 600+ giving projects completed across the globe.

At Fill it Forward, we believe sustainability thrives when it’s shared and your everyday actions are creating a lasting impact for people and the planet.

Together, we’re creating change—thank you.

Sincerely,

Matt Wittek
Founder & CEO

Our Impact on People

Every choice to Fill it Forward has made an impact that extends far beyond a single bottle of water or bag. It’s created access to clean drinking water, planted trees, improved food systems, and ocean conservation in communities that need them most.

Allan Babor
Director of Global Giving

Our charitable partners are focused on helping people and the planet

Here are some of the projects we supported this year.

School WASH Programs in the Dominican Republic

Running Water & Solar Power for a Home in Navajo, United States

Drinking Water Training Program with First Nations in Canada

Restoring Forests & Water in the Andes

Ocean Cleanup in Bali, Indonesia

Piped System Tap Stands in Madagascar

American Long Leaf Pine Ecosystem in the United States

Access to Clean Water, Toilets, and Hygiene in Gaya & Madhubani, India

Nutritious Food for Families in Canada

Charitable Partner Spotlight
During World Ocean Month, we partnered with 4ocean Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to cleaning oceans, rivers, and coastlines. Together, we’re scaling cleanup efforts, preventing plastic pollution, and empowering communities to protect local waterways.

Our Impact on the Planet

We take pride in our responsibility to the planet. From the materials in our products to the design of our packaging, sustainability guides every decision we make. We’re proud to lead by example while proving that innovative design and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

JD Sherman
Product Development Manager

Our design Fillosophy is all about creating reusables that make a lasting impact

From production to delivery, here are some product improvements we’ve made this year.
Upgraded the Cupanion Bottle to be made with 50% recycled content
Eliminated thousands of single-use polybags with new packaging design
Launched REFRAME, our sustainable modular display system built to fit in any space
Upgraded the Cupanion Bottle to be made with 50% recycled content
Eliminated thousands of single-use polybags with a new packaging design
Launched REFRAME, our sustainable modular display system built to fit in any space

Our Community's Impact

At Fill it Forward, everything starts with people. We’re building a community of changemakers who care deeply about their impact—empowering individuals and organizations to take small actions that lead to big change.

Jasmine Ing
Client Success Specialist

Our Members are making an impact
every day
Top 25 Changemakers of 2025
Every year we recognize outstanding Members who are helping inspire the world to reuse, and thank them for being a shining example of what’s possible. Their leadership and passion continue to inspire change and help create a better future for us all.
Our Top 100 App Users have eliminated over 500,000 single-use bottles, cups, and bags!

Our Platform's Impact

Technology drives our mission forward. By designing tools that make reuse easy and rewarding, we’re turning data into action and helping organizations visualize the real-world impact of their programs.

Siddharth Patel
Lead Developer

Our technology empowers campuses and organizations to measure their impact

Fill it Forward connects reuse with real-time data to measure and amplify impact.
10+ new app features including Friends Group and the Refill Map

Our commitment to people and the planet

A new kind of business
that balances profit and purpose

As a Certified B Corporation, we meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, transparency, and legal accountability. We’re making an impact by using business as a force for good.

Learn more about B Corps

Making a positive impact on people and the planet

As a 1% for the Planet member, we join a global network of businesses and environmental partners dedicated to positive change. By contributing 1% of our annual revenue, we are supporting environmental initiatives to protect our planet.

Learn more about 1% for the Planet

Creating a sustainable future for our planet

By embracing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we are committed to improving our Corporate Social Responsibility and embracing the guiding principles in human rights, labour, anti-corruption, and the environment. At Fill it Forward, we have identified 8 goals as targets to advance.

Learn more about the UNSDGs

Committed to fair wages and an equitable workplace

At Fill it Forward, we believe in valuing our team by providing fair and sustainable wages. As a certified living wage employer, we are dedicated to ensuring that every teammate is compensated fairly, reflecting our commitment to fostering a supportive and equitable workplace.

Learn more about Living Wage Canada

Working to reach net-zero carbon emissions

We have signed the Climate Pledge, a commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Fill it Forward is dedicated to reducing our environmental impact by measuring emissions, adopting decarbonization strategies, and using credible offsets to create a sustainable future.

Learn more about The Climate Pledge

What makes Fill it Forward special is our team’s sense of purpose and ownership in everything they do—designing reusables that eliminate waste and supporting the communities we give back to. Everyone takes pride in contributing to a culture of kindness, innovation, and sustainability.

Jennifer Coupland
Director of HR & Finance

THANK YOU for being part of
the Fill it Forward Community

THANK YOU for being part of the Fill it Forward Community

Together, we’ve proven that small actions create big change. We’re excited to keep building a world where reuse is the norm and our meaningful impact continues to grow!

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